Stevie Wonder #popfifty Image: Robert Ball
The obvious thing would be to play singer and social activist Stevie Wonder’s tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the fight to get his birthday recognized as a national holiday. The single Happy Birthday failed to hit Billboard’s Top 100 list but it did reach #2 on the U.K. charts in August of 1981. (Thanks, Wikipedia!)
But while I appreciate the song’s message (and supported the cause back in the day) it’s just not one of my favorites. Mind you, Stevie’s got a rich catalog to draw from, which is how we’ve ended up with this delightful playlist.
Hit the Play arrow, turn it up, and sing right along – you know you want to!
Happy 66th birthday, Stevie, and thanks for all the great tunes!
But while I appreciate the song’s message (and supported the cause back in the day) it’s just not one of my favorites. Mind you, Stevie’s got a rich catalog to draw from, which is how we’ve ended up with this delightful playlist.
Hit the Play arrow, turn it up, and sing right along – you know you want to!
Happy 66th birthday, Stevie, and thanks for all the great tunes!
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